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Paella catering in SO21

We cook at events in every part of the SO21 postcode district, which takes in Colden Common, Twyford and Otterbourne. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

Live paella across SO21

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How paella catering works in SO21

Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with paella Valenciana, vegan paella and vegetable paella.

Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook.

First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
We put together a menu and a clear quote.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.

Prices in SO21

Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.

Why hosts in SO21 choose us

Everything cooked fresh at your event
Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Food that becomes part of the entertainment

Ask for a quote

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.

Local landmarks in Colden Common

You will find us cooking near Colden Common Primary School, Church of the Holy Trinity and Thornden School. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.

Planning live paella in SO21

Across SO21, we cook in 3 towns and 33 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Winchester, Allbrook and Highcliffe or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.

Colden Common: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Colden Common Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north. Planning an evening event in Colden Common? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.

Events we cater in SO21

It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.

Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:

Weddings and evening receptions
Office lunches and staff parties
Garden get-togethers
Fairs, fêtes and festivals

What affects the price in SO21

Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:

Parking and unloading
Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Timings and hours
How many courses

Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.

Details that help

The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:

The date and time of the event
Which courses you have in mind
Approximate guest numbers, including children
Whether the venue has crockery or staff

Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.

Live paella or other catering?

Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.

What your quote should include

How each diet is kept separate
How late numbers can change
If the price includes VAT
Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables

Planning for every diet

We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:

Make sure each pan is labelled
Let us know about other food at the event
Give us separate numbers for children
Have seats for most of your guests

Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.

Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.

DIY paella versus live catering

For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.

You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.

FAQs for SO21

When should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.

Can you bring crockery?

Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.

Do you provide drinks?

Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.

Do you have a kids’ option?

Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.

How long do you need on site?

That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.

Do you bring everything you need?

All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.

Who clears up?

We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.

Cooked live in giant pans at your event
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff

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